Spinal plates with additional features to improve the stability of the interface between the plate and the underlying bone. A bone plate may include one or more sharp ridges along the periphery of its underside. When attached to bone, the ridge digs into the bone and increases stability. A bone plate may alternatively or additionally include one or more holes for optional spikes, which may be inserted once the plate is attached to the bone. By separating the spikes and including them as an optional component, the plate may enhance stability while reducing or eliminating the chance of the spike injuring the patient. Furthermore, bone screws may incorporate alternating notches and ridges into the head of the screw. The notches and ridges may interface with a set screw, thereby preventing rotation and loosening of the screw.
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6. A surgical method comprising:
inserting a spacer body into a disc space;
operably connecting a guide member to the spacer body, wherein the guide member comprises a first portion and a second portion, the second portion being more flexible than the first portion, the first portion having a threaded portion, and the threaded portion threadedly connecting the guide member to the spacer body;
passing a plate over the guide member to position the plate adjacent to the spacer body, wherein the plate includes a central hole;
inserting a keying tool through the central hole of the plate and into a recessed area of the spacer body to prevent rotation between the plate and the spacer body; and
securing the plate to a vertebral body.
13. A surgical method comprising:
inserting a spacer body into a disc space, wherein the spacer body includes a recess;
operably connecting a guide member adjacent to the spacer body, a distal-most end of the guide member having a threaded portion, the threaded portion threadedly connecting the guide member to the spacer body, wherein the guide member comprises a rigid portion attached to a flexible portion, the rigid portion positioned between the flexible portion and the threaded portion;
passing a plate over the guide member to position the plate adjacent to the spacer body, wherein the plate includes a central hole;
inserting a keying tool through the central hole of the plate and into the recess of the spacer body to prevent rotation between the plate and the spacer body; and
securing the plate to a vertebral body.
1. A surgical method comprising:
inserting a spacer body into a disc space;
operably connecting a guide member to the spacer body, a distal-most end of the guide member having a threaded portion, the threaded portion threadedly connecting the guide member to the spacer body, wherein the guide member comprises a first rigid portion and a second flexible portion, the rigid portion positioned between the flexible portion and the threaded portion;
passing a plate over the guide member to position the plate adjacent to the spacer body, wherein the plate includes at least one hole to receive a fastener and a central hole;
inserting a keying tool through the central hole of the plate and into a recessed area of the spacer body to prevent rotation between the plate and the spacer body; and
securing the plate to a vertebral body by inserting the fastener through the at least one hole of the plate into the vertebral body.
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This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/226,092 filed on Sep. 6, 2011, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
1. Field of the Disclosure
The disclosure relates to devices for immobilizing two or more vertebrae relative to one another to promote fusion of the vertebrae. The devices and improvements described herein may also be used with other types of bone plates or instrumentation.
2. Related Art
Adjacent vertebrae may be surgically joined together in a fusion procedure. The procedure may join two (bi-level) or more (multi-level) vertebrae. During the surgery, the vertebrae are fixed in position relative to one another with a plate or other instrumentation, and a bone graft is placed between the vertebrae. The bone graft will promote new bone growth between the vertebrae, and eventually the bones will grow together, which typically takes 6-18 months after the surgery.
More commonly, fusion of vertebrae is used as part of a treatment for a herniated disc, rheumatoid arthritis, infection, tumor, or other condition resulting in spinal deformities. In each case, the primary disease is treated before the fusion procedure. In the case of a herniated disc or degenerative disc disorder, for example, the intervertebral disc is removed (a procedure known as a discectomy). After the discectomy, the instrumentation is attached to the vertebrae. The two related procedures are typically performed as part of the same surgery, to minimize trauma and expense to the patient.
Many devices are available for instrumentation of the spine in a fusion procedure. Current spinal plates, however, suffer from one or more limitations. For example, there are often situations and size restrictions that limit the number of screws that can be used in a design or surgery. Fewer screws results in lower stability of the plate.
One solution to this problem has been to add spikes or other sharp features to the plate. The spikes increase the stability of the bone-plate interface, as well as the stability of the underlying bone structures. There is a risk, however, that the sharp features may puncture or damage blood vessels, nerves, or other delicate anatomical structures during placement. There is also a difficulty for the surgeon to determine how well the plate will rest on the bone surface without first inserting the spikes into the bone.
Spinal plates are commonly fixed to bone with bone screws. Many modern plate designs incorporate blocking set screws, which prevent the bone screws from backing out of the bone after they have been implanted. Blocking set screws, however, do not prevent the bone screws from rotating. It is possible for the bone screws to rotate and loosen while they are held in place by the set screws. Loose bone screws reduce the stability of the bone-plate interface, thereby reducing the chance of a successful fusion procedure.
Accordingly, there is a need for a bone plate that provides enhanced stability and prevents rotation of the bone screws holding the plate to the bone.
The disclosure meets the foregoing need and allows increased safety and/or stability using advanced bone plates, which results in a significant increase in positive patient outcomes and other advantages apparent from the discussion herein.
Various systems, devices and methods are provided that relate to vertebral fusion. In some embodiments, a surgical method comprises inserting a spacer body into a disc space; operably connecting a guide member to the spacer body; passing a plate over the guide member to position the plate adjacent the spacer body, wherein the plate includes at least one hole to receive a fastener; and securing the plate to a vertebral body by inserting at least one fastener through the at least one hole of the plate into the vertebral body.
In some embodiments, a surgical method comprises inserting a spacer body into a disc space; operably connecting a guide member to the spacer body, wherein the guide member comprises a first portion and a second portion, the second portion being more flexible than the first portion; passing a plate over the guide member to position the plate adjacent the spacer body; and securing the plate to a vertebral body.
In some embodiments, a surgical method comprises inserting a spacer body into a disc space, wherein the spacer body includes a recess; operably connecting a guide member adjacent to the spacer body; passing a plate over the guide member to position the plate adjacent the spacer body; and securing the plate to a vertebral body.
Additional features, advantages, and aspects of the disclosure may be set forth or apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, drawings, and claims. Moreover, it is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the disclosure and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further explanation without limiting the scope of the disclosure as claimed.
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the disclosure, are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate aspects of the disclosure and together with the detailed description serve to explain the principles of the disclosure. No attempt is made to show structural details of the disclosure in more detail than may be necessary for a fundamental understanding of the disclosure and the various ways in which it may be practiced. In the drawings:
The aspects of the disclosure and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting aspects and examples that are described and/or illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. It should be noted that the features illustrated in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and features of one aspect may be employed with other aspects as the skilled artisan would recognize, even if not explicitly stated herein. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques may be omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the aspects of the disclosure. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the disclosure may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the aspects of the disclosure. Accordingly, the examples and aspects herein should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure, which is defined solely by the appended claims and applicable law. Moreover, it is noted that like reference numerals represent similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
The terms “including”, “comprising” and variations thereof, as used in this disclosure, mean “including, but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
The terms “a”, “an”, and “the”, as used in this disclosure, mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
Although process steps, method steps, algorithms, or the like, may be described in a sequential order, such processes, methods and algorithms may be configured to work in alternate orders. In other words, any sequence or order of steps that may be described does not necessarily indicate a requirement that the steps be performed in that order. The steps of the processes, methods or algorithms described herein may be performed in any order practical. Further, some steps may be performed simultaneously.
When a single device or article is described herein, it will be readily apparent that more than one device or article may be used in place of a single device or article. Similarly, where more than one device or article is described herein, it will be readily apparent that a single device or article may be used in place of the more than one device or article. The functionality or the features of a device may be alternatively embodied by one or more other devices which are not explicitly described as having such functionality or features.
An incision, which may be no more than, e.g., about two inches long, may be made in a patient to perform a fusion of adjacent vertebrae. All instrumentation should pass through this incision, which naturally limits the size of bone plates and other hardware that may be used in the procedure. In certain situations, this size restriction can result in the use of a plate with a suboptimal amount of bone screws. Screws may be omitted due to difficulties in inserting the screws and other hardware through the incision. In other situations, the plate itself may only accept a suboptimal number of screws. Adding an optimal number of holes may make the plate too big to fit through the incision or otherwise satisfy space restrictions. Other situations and circumstances may also limit the number of screws used to attach a bone plate.
Referring to
While each of the figures shows only one ridge 103 (103A, 103B, 103C), those skilled in the art will recognize that multiple ridges 103 may be used without departing from the spirit or scope of the specification, including the attached claims. In particular, two or more ridges 103 may be used. For example, the ridge 103A of
The inner wall and/or the outer wall of the ridge 103 (103A, 103B, 103C) may be tapered to a sharp edge (or end). The ridge 103 may also have a substantially sharp edge that is formed by substantially parallel inner and outer walls of the ridge 103 (not shown). Thus, by firmly attaching a bone plate 100 with a ridge 103 to, e.g., an underlying bone, using, e.g., a bone screw, the ridge 103 may contact and penetrate (or dig into) the bone. With the ridge 103 successfully implanted into the bone, lateral sliding of the bone plate 100 on the bone may be substantially or completed reduced or eliminated. The use of multiple ridges 103 may further enhance the anti-sliding effect of the ridges 103.
In addition, the ridge 103 may strengthen the bone-plate interface in additional ways. When the bone plate 100 is applied over multiple vertebrae, for example, the ridge 103 may work with the bone screws to prevent the vertebrae from moving relative to one another. Furthermore, the ridge 103 may be treated with a coating, such as, e.g., hydroxyapatite coating, titanium plasma spray, to encourage bony on-growth, which may stabilize or strengthen the interface between the plate and the underlying bone.
The improved stability imparted by a ridge 103 may have one or more effects on the use or design of the bone plate 100. As stated previously, the need for screws may be reduced. As a result, fewer screws may be used to secure the bone plate 100 to a bone, without compromising stability. Similarly, the size of the bone plate 100 may be reduced without a reduction in stability. A smaller bone plate 100 will likely require a smaller incision, which in turn may cause less trauma to the patient and improve recovery time.
According to a further aspect of the disclosure, the bone plate 100 may include one or more sharp spikes to improve stability. The function of the spike is similar to that of the ridge 103 described above, but the spike may extend further away from the bone plate 100.
Referring to
At the distal end of the tool 200, the shaft 203 may pass through a ring 204, which may act as a base for two or more panels 205. The distal end of the tool 200 may also be provided with slits. The interior of the panels 205 and the distal end of the shaft 203 may be designed in such a way that they close together, forming a continuous shape, when the plunger 202 is in a retracted position (i.e. when the plunger 202 is extended, shown in
The panels 205, the distal end of the shaft 203, or both may be configured to retain an optional spike 206 for use with the bone plate 100D shown in
A tool 200 in this configuration may be used to insert a spike 206 through a spike hole 106 of the bone plate 100D. The hole 106 may be configured to mechanically engage and retain the spike 206 after it has passed a certain point. For example, the hole 106 may include a beveled ridge or ridges that allows the spike 206 to pass the ridge as it is inserted, yet prevents the spike 206 from working free of the hole 106. Additionally or alternatively, the hole 106 may include a ridge or notch that serves as a lower limit for the spike 206. In this instance, the spike may be prevented from being inserted through this ridge or notch. The limit ridge and the beveled ridge may work together to substantially fix the spike 206 in place, maximizing the spike's 206 contribution to the stability of the bone-plate interface and the overall construct.
A bone plate 100D with optional spikes eliminates sharp protrusions from the plate that may injure blood vessels, nerves, and other anatomical features. In addition, the bone plate 100D may be used without some or all of the optional spikes 206 being inserted. This may allow surgeons or hospitals to reduce the number and type of bone plates 100 they keep in stock, thereby reducing costs.
Various systems, devices and methods for aligning a plate with a spacer body are now provided. While the systems, devices and methods are described with respect to a plate 100 having ridged features as discussed above, they are not limited to this particular type of plate, and can be used to align various other types of plates with a spacer body.
The spacer body 10 includes a superior surface 22 and an inferior surface 26 that are configured to contact upper and lower vertebrae, respectively. In some embodiments, the surfaces can include surface protrusions, such as teeth or ridges, to assist in gripping the surfaces of the vertebrae. An opening 15 can be formed through the spacer body. The opening 15 can be configured to receive bone material, such as bone graft material, to facilitate fusion of the spacer body 10 within the vertebrae. In some embodiments, the opening 15 is substantially rectangular in shape, while in other embodiments, the opening 15 is more circular.
In some embodiments, the spacer body 10 can also include a recess 32 formed on an anterior and/or posterior face. As shown in
The spacer body 10 can be inserted in between two vertebrae. Once the spacer body 10 is inserted in a desired position, a bone plate 100 can be provided through an incision and can be placed adjacent the spacer body 10.
The bone plate 100 can include any of the features discussed above, including one or more holes 101 for receiving fasteners 300 and an additional central hole 104 for receiving a guide 400. The bone plate 100 can also include a ridged perimeter. In some embodiments, the bone plate 100 is configured to be placed adjacent to the spacer body 10, such that it can be fixed to upper and lower vertebrae via fasteners 300. While in some embodiments, the bone plate 100 is attached to the spacer body 10, in other embodiments, the bone plate 100 is not attached to the spacer body 10. As shown in
The novel guide 400 can include a first substantially rigid portion 402 and a second more flexible portion 408. In some embodiments, the rigid portion 402 can be of a different material from the flexible portion 408. For example, in some embodiments, the rigid portion 402 can comprise a metal such as stainless steel that is operably attached to a flexible portion 408 comprising a nitinol wire. The stainless steel rigid portion 402 can advantageously comprise a threaded portion 414 (shown in
The flexible portion 408 of the guide 400 can extend outwardly from the rigid portion 402 and outwardly from an incision. When the flexible portion 408 extends outwardly from the incision, a plate 100 can be delivered down the flexible portion. In some embodiments, the flexible portion 408 advantageously allows a plate 100 to be inserted at a non-perpendicular angle to retractor blades, thereby decreasing the size of the aperture needed to insert the plate therethrough. In some embodiments, the flexible portion 408 is fastened into the rigid portion 402. In some embodiments, an epoxy filler can be used to secure the flexible portion 408 to the rigid portion 402. The flexible portion 408 can be comprised of various materials, including but not limited to nitinol. In addition, in some embodiments, the flexible portion 408 can comprise a stainless steel or titanium cable.
Together, the flexible portion 408 and rigid portion 402 can be viewed either as a single guide member, or as multiple guide members secured together. In some embodiments, the length of the rigid portion 402 can be between about 2 and 25 percent, or between about 5 and 10 percent, of the length of the entire guide 400 having a flexible portion 408 and a rigid portion 402. In some embodiments, the length of the rigid portion 402 can be between about 15 and 45 mm, or about 30 mm. The length of the flexible portion 408 can be between about 350 and 550 mm, or about 450 mm. In some embodiments, the rigid portion is just long enough to engage a plate 100 when it is seated on the vertebral bodies and just long enough for a tool to connect to it to insert it and remove it after the plate 100 has been placed. Advantageously, these dimensions allow the flexible portion 408 to extend outwardly from an incision, while maintaining the rigid portion 402 near the inserted spacer body 10.
In operation, after the spacer body 10 has been inserted into a desired disc space, the guide 400 can be attached to the spacer body 10. The bone plate 100 can be inserted over the guide 400 via the central hole 104, where it can travel over the flexible portion 408 and subsequently, over the rigid portion 402 of the guide 400. In some embodiments, the central hole 104 can be non-circular (e.g., square or rectangular) and/or with edges, thereby advantageously minimizing rotation of the plate 100 as it travels along the guide 400. Advantageously, while the bone plate 100 is delivered over the flexible portion 408, the bone plate 100 is capable of assuming a number of different orientations via tilting and manipulation, thereby allowing a minimally invasive delivery (e.g., through retracted tissue). After passing the flexible portion 408 of the guide 400, the plate 100 traverses over the rigid portion 402 of the guide 400. The rigid portion 402 of the guide 400 advantageously helps to align the plate 100 with the spacer body 10. Once the plate 100 is in place adjacent the spacer body 10, it can be secured to vertebrae via fasteners 300.
Optionally, a keying tool 500 (shown in
In some embodiments, the recess 32 of the spacer body 10 can be shaped and dimensioned to allow movement of the press-fit end 419. For example, the recess 32 can have a slightly larger length than the press-fit end 419 of the guide 400, thereby allowing some side translation of the guide 400. The guide 400 can thus be translated off-center, thereby allowing both center and off-center placement of the plate 100 relative to the spacer body 10. This advantageously allows a surgeon to place the plate 100 in various locations relative to the spacer body 10.
Once the plate 100 has been positioned adjacent the spacer body 10 (e.g., via a guide 400 as discussed above), a keying tool 600 can be provided. In some embodiments, the keying tool 600 is provided on its own, while in other embodiments, the keying tool 600 is cannulated and extends over the guide to a desired surgical location. In some embodiments, the keying tool 600 can comprise a fork-member having one or more fingers, prongs or tines to assist in holding the position of the plate 100 relative to the spacer body 10. One or more of the prongs can have a shape (e.g., non-circular) that corresponds with the shape of the central hole 104. As shown in
Any of the keying tools shown in
Various methods are provided for inserting the systems described above. In some embodiments, a surgeon will form an incision and a path to a disc space. A spacer body, such as one with a ridged perimeter, can be delivered and inserted into the disc space. A guide, such as one having a rigid portion and a flexible portion, can be delivered and operably connected to the spacer body. A plate can then be delivered over the guide, first over the flexible portion and then over the rigid portion. Once the plate is delivered to a desired area adjacent the spacer body, the plate can secured to vertebrae using one or more fasteners. Optionally, before and/or after securing one or more fasteners of the plate into a vertebral body, a keying tool can be provided. In some embodiments, the keying tool comprises a cannula that fits over the guide and through a central hole in the plate. The keying tool advantageously helps to prevent rotation of the plate relative to the spacer body prior to securing the system. Once the spacer body and plate are secured (or temporarily held in place by temporary fixation pins), the guide and/or keying tool can be removed.
To assist in delivering a plate to a location adjacent a spine, different insertion devices can be provided as discussed herein. These novel insertion devices advantageously afford a surgeon an effective instrument for delivering the plates while maintaining a slim profile to allow surgeons to see a surgical site.
The plate insertion device 300 comprises a number of components including a sleeve 320 extending to a proximal portion 340 of the device that serves as a handle. A grasping member 310 for securely holding a plate 100 extends from a distal opening of the sleeve 320. The grasping member 310 comprises a pair of parallel jaws 311. Hinged tips 312 having extension portions 314 extend from the parallel jaws 311.
The grasping member 310 of the device 300 comprises a pair of parallel jaws 311. The parallel jaws 311 can be configured to contract and expand. In some embodiments, when the parallel jaws 311 are in a contracted configuration, the jaws 311 can be slid into the body of the sleeve 320. In some embodiments, when the parallel jaws 311 are in an expanded configuration, the jaws 311 extend outward from the body of the sleeve 320. The parallel jaws 311 can be spring-loaded. In some embodiments, the parallel jaws 311 are configured to hold a side of a plate 100 (as shown in
Hinged tips 312 are connected to the parallel jaws 311. The hinged tips 312 comprise curved fingers that can rotate and/or actuate around one or more pivot pins 313 (shown in
Extension portions 314 extend inwardly (e.g., to face a mid-line of the device 300) from the hinged tips 312. These extension portions 314 are advantageously configured to securely grip a recess formed in the body of the plate 100, as shown in
The parallel jaws 311 and hinged tips 312 are configured to encompass an opening 318 in the grasping member 310. Advantageously, when a plate 100 is secured to grasping member 310 (as shown in
The grasping member 310 can extend outwardly from an opening in the sleeve 320. In some embodiments, the sleeve 320 extends a majority of the length of the device 300. The sleeve 320 can include a narrow mid-section that becomes slightly wider near its proximal end to form a proximal handle portion 340. The slim design of the sleeve 320 and its handle proximal handle portion 320 advantageously helps to maintain the sightlines of the surgeon through the use of the instrument. In some embodiments, the diameter of the sleeve 320 is between about 5 and 15 mm, or between about 8 and 12 mm. The most proximal end of the sleeve 320 can be in contact with an actuation knob 342, which can be configured to open and close the arms of the grasping member 310. In some embodiments, the actuation knob 310 can be connected to the parallel jaws 311 via an internal rod with a threaded end. When the knob 310 is turned, it pulls or pushes the jaws into or out of the sleeve 320, thereby causing expansion or contraction.
In some embodiments, the actuating knob 342 can have external surface roughening, such as ribbing, a knurled surface, etc. so as to be conveniently gripped by a surgeon. In some embodiments, rotating the actuating knob 342 closes the parallel jaws 311 such that they securely grip a surface of the plate 100. Rotating the actuating knob 342 in an opposite direction will open the parallel jaws 311 to release the plate 100 therefrom. As the actuating knob 342 is controlled by a smooth controlled rotation, the parallel jaws 311 can open or close in a continuous manner, thereby gripping or releasing the plate 100 in an accurate, controlled manner. In some embodiments, the parallel jaws 311 are advantageously spring-loaded to provide a secure grip on the plate 100. In this situation, the spring can act to open the parallel jaws and the sleeve can act to close the parallel jaws as they are pulled into the sleeve
Unlike the grasping member 310 in
Advantageously, as the grasping member 410 of the device 400 includes arms 412 that are capable of gripping a central hole of the plate 100 of minimal diameter, the device 400 is extremely small in width and thus capable of being used through very small incisions. After entering through a small incision, the device 400 advantageously provides the ability to control the articulation of the plate 100 in a very controlled manner.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the relevant arts that any of the above-described modifications may be combined. For example, a bone plate may include a sharp, peripheral ridge to enhance stability of the construct; optional spikes for further enhancing stability; and notched-head bone screws to prevent rotation of the screws inside the body. Other combinations are possible and contemplated. A bone plate or other construct or instrumentation may utilize any combination of the above-described enhancements without departing from the spirit and scope of the specification, including the attached claims.
While the disclosure has been described in terms of exemplary aspects, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure can be practiced with modifications in the spirit and scope of the appended claims. These examples given above are merely illustrative and are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all possible designs, aspects, applications or modifications of the disclosure.
Petersheim, Samuel, Agard, Ryan
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